Archive · 7 Sep 2025
NAPM Demands Repeal of Waqf Act, Citing Unconstitutionality
Imagine a new law was made that changed how certain religious property is managed.
The National Alliance of People's Movement (NAPM) doesn't like this new law, called the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
They think the law is unfair because it changes who can be in charge of these properties and makes it harder for people to donate to them.
They are asking the government to get rid of the law immediately, and they want the highest court in the country, the Supreme Court, to say the law is wrong.
NAPM believes the law is against the constitution and could cause division.
The National Alliance of People’s Movement (NAPM) demands the repeal of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
NAPM considers the Act ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘ultra vires’.
The Act changes the composition of Waqf Boards, requiring non-Muslim members.
The Act restricts donations to Muslims practicing Islam for at least 5 years.
NAPM urges the Supreme Court to strike down the law.
- Who
- The National Alliance of People’s Movement (NAPM).
- What
- Demands the repeal of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
- When
- Not specified, but action is being taken following the Act's enactment.
- Where
- Hyderabad, with the Supreme Court also involved.
- Why
- Because NAPM views the Act as unconstitutional and wants to protect minority rights.
- Organization
- National Alliance of People’s Movement (NAPM)
- Act in question
- Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
- NAPM's stance
- Demands immediate repeal and calls for Supreme Court intervention
- NAPM's reason for opposition
- Considers the Act unconstitutional and ultra vires
- Specific concerns
- Changes to Waqf Boards, restrictions on waqf donations